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Intermediate acoustic guitar tabs for "Close Encounter" by Borislav Slavov, in F major at about 120 BPM. Transcribed from the track by Songscription. Available as an easy beginner, intermediate, or advanced arrangement.

Intermediate Acoustic Guitar Tabs for "Close Encounter" by Borislav Slavov

Preview of the intermediate acoustic guitar tab arrangement for “Close Encounter” by Borislav Slavov.

Close Encounter by Borislav Slavov
Acoustic Guitar Tabs

Tab notationFretboard tab

The acoustic guitar part reads as a fretboard tab, arranged to sit naturally for the instrument.

Difficulty

Intermediate

For players comfortable with the basics.

Inside the music
Signature

Music DNA

Genreelectronic · industrial · dark ambient
Mooddark · ominous · menacing
Signatureindustrial electronic soundscape with relentless drive
F major
Key
120
BPM
4/4
Time
Chords

The progression

F
Fm
E♭maj/2
E♭min/2
Fmaj7
B♭maj/5
Dm
Gm
Form

Structure & dynamics

IntroMain SectionBreakdownBuildOutro
Instrumentation

What's in the mix

distorted synth bass
heavy, low‑end, driving the rhythm
industrial percussion
metallic, punchy hits and clanks forming a mechanistic groove
dark synth pads
sustained, dissonant textures that create a foreboding atmosphere
distorted synth lead
aggressive, high‑frequency screeches that cut through the mix
industrial sound effects
metallic clangs, scrapes, and processed noises that add to the harsh ambience
Album & artist
ALBUM

Crysis 2: Original Videogame Soundtrack (2011)

The score for Crytek's sci-fi shooter Crysis 2, with Slavov contributing a large portion of the tracks alongside fellow composers Tilman Sillescu, Hans Zimmer, and Lorne Balfe. The result is a cinematic, orchestral collection that mirrors the game's large-scale urban combat setting.

All of Crysis 2: Original Videogame Soundtrack
Artist

Borislav Slavov

Borislav Slavov is a Bulgarian composer born in 1973 in Sofia who works primarily in video game music. He started in IT before switching to music composition around 2001, and has gone on to score titles for studios including Crytek and Larian Studios, where he served as in-house composer and music director on games like Divinity: Original Sin II and Baldur's Gate 3.

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FAQ

Good to know

What key is "Close Encounter" in?

"Close Encounter" by Borislav Slavov is in F major.

What is the tempo of "Close Encounter"?

"Close Encounter" plays at around 120 BPM in 4/4 time.

What chords are in "Close Encounter"?

The core progression is F, Fm, E♭maj/2, E♭min/2, Fmaj7, and B♭maj/5, built around the F major tonal center.

What instruments play on "Close Encounter"?

The recording features distorted synth bass, industrial percussion, dark synth pads, distorted synth lead, and industrial sound effects.

Can I get "Close Encounter" acoustic guitar tabs?

Yes. This is the intermediate acoustic guitar tabs arrangement of "Close Encounter" by Borislav Slavov, transcribed by Songscription.

Is "Close Encounter" acoustic guitar tabs easy to play?

"Close Encounter" acoustic guitar tabs comes in beginner, intermediate, and advanced levels, so there is an easy version to start with. At 120 BPM in F major with 13 chords to navigate, the part sits at a comfortable intermediate level. You can switch levels on this page before you save it.

Is there an easy, beginner version of "Close Encounter" acoustic guitar tabs?

Yes. The beginner acoustic guitar tabs for "Close Encounter" simplifies the busiest passages and rhythms while keeping the melody, so it is the easiest way to start. The intermediate and advanced arrangements are one tap away when you want more of the original.

What album is "Close Encounter" on?

"Close Encounter" appears on Crysis 2: Original Videogame Soundtrack (2011).

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